[Commentary] In 2020, the "Super Moon" will appear in Tianyu in the early hours of April 8, and the best observation time is from 2:08 in the morning until dawn.
[Explanation] It is understood that the moon's orbit around the earth is elliptical. During its operation, it is far and close to the earth, the most recent is about 350,000 kilometers, and the farthest is about 400,000 kilometers. 50,000 kilometers. "Super moon" is a normal astronomical phenomenon. It means that the moon is just near the perigee when the full moon is full, because it is closer to the earth than usual. According to the visual effect of near and far, it looks bigger than usual.
[Same period] Xu Jun, Secretary General of Nanjing Astronomical Lovers Association
The super moon is because the moon runs to the nearest point of the earth this year, and at the same time it is in a full moon state, so it will be brighter and larger than usual, which can be said to be a veritable "super moon". (On the morning of April 8) At 10:35, this time, the moon, the earth, and the sun line up, this time is what we often say "look", that is, "full moon."
[Commentary] Xu Jun, secretary general of the Nanjing Astronomical Fans Association, told reporters that after zero on April 8, the proportion of the moon illuminated will reach 99.5%. At 2:08 in the morning, when the moon travels to the closest point to the year of the earth, the distance between the two is about 357,000 kilometers.
[Same period] Xu Jun, Secretary General of Nanjing Astronomical Lovers Association
The best observation time for this "Super Moon" is from this evening to tomorrow morning. This evening is also relatively good. Especially in the early morning, it may be brighter at that time.
[Explanation] For astronomy enthusiasts, when the weather is fine, it is convenient to enjoy the "Moon Beauty" in the unobstructed surroundings. It is reported that the four "super moons" in 2020 appeared on February 9, March 10, April 8 and May 7 respectively.
Reporter Ge Yong from Nanjing, Jiangsu
Editor in charge: [Liu Xian]